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El Paso sees 5 more virus deaths as total nears 1,400

December 27, 2020 10:18 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s death toll from Covid-19 neared 1,400 on Sunday as health officials reported five added deaths just a day after…

The peace, insights and life-rescuing power of the rosary and other religious prayer beads

December 27, 2020 3:03 AM CNN

I received my first rosary when my second grade class at a Catholic school in Baltimore received the sacrament of the first Holy Communion. The boys…

Health officials brace for a surge in US Covid-19 cases after the holidays

December 26, 2020 6:32 PM CNN

With Christmas in the rear view mirror, public health experts are bracing for yet another surge in Covid-19 cases, similar to those seen after other…

Dona Ana County is 3rd in state for new virus cases, but zero deaths

December 26, 2020 4:53 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State officials on Saturday reported an additional 609 known Covid-19 cases and nine additional deaths, increasing the…

Grim milestone: U.S. has now lost 1 in 1,000 Americans to Covid-19

December 26, 2020 2:22 PM CNN

The United States reached a grim milestone on Saturday: 1 in 1,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 since the nation’s first reported…

CDC testing requirements for UK travelers are like ‘a chain link fence to keep out a mosquito,’ experts say

December 26, 2020 12:55 PM CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new testing requirements for travelers arriving from the UK, but research by the…

No new El Paso virus deaths reported; hospitalizations at lowest level since mid-October

December 26, 2020 9:24 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 331 new coronavirus cases on Saturday morning, but for the first time in months there were no…

Boston health care worker who experienced reaction to Moderna coronavirus vaccine has history of allergies

December 26, 2020 8:11 AM CNN

A health care worker who experienced an allergic reaction after receiving a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at Boston Medical Center on Christmas Eve tells…

Understanding how mosquitoes smell humans could save thousands of human lives

December 26, 2020 3:04 AM CNN

Of the more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes in the world, just a small number have evolved to specialize in sucking human blood. How human-biting…

2 southern New Mexico virus deaths among 36 reported across the state on Christmas

December 25, 2020 6:19 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Friday, New Mexico health officials reported 1,465 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the pandemic total to…

Santa and elf visit newborns at 2 El Paso hospitals

December 25, 2020 5:26 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – Santa and one of his North Pole elves visited two Borderland hospitals to spread some Christmas cheer. Santa and his helper…

Pope Francis calls on nations to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message

December 25, 2020 11:52 AM Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make Covid-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line…

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK

December 25, 2020 11:17 AM CNN

Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control…

VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve

December 25, 2020 10:18 AM Associated Press

Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — California’s deadly Christmas…

El Paso has 21 virus deaths reported on Christmas Day

December 25, 2020 9:21 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 21 deaths stemming from the coronavirus on Christmas morning. The latest victims included: 5 men…

Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters

December 25, 2020 7:58 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay…

Should you skip or keep your workout if you’re sick? Here’s how to tell

December 25, 2020 5:46 AM CNN

As a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor, I like to provide a wide variety of exercises and workouts that people can do regardless of…

Every US coronavirus death is preventable, health expert says

December 24, 2020 8:28 PM CNN

The sad part about the thousands of Americans that will die in the coming weeks of the coronavirus pandemic is that they don’t have to have to…

New Mexico governor makes plea for holiday safety as Las Cruces sees nursing home virus death

December 24, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday made another plea for people to be safe this holiday season. She said…

City rolls out Covid-19 vaccine registration process for ‘at-risk’ El Pasoans as Moderna doses arrive

December 24, 2020 11:22 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas – On the heels of word from local health officials that they planned to soon begin vaccinating “at-risk populations” for…

‘It’s the Best Christmas of all’: Chaparral Covid-19 survivor calls recovery a miracle

December 24, 2020 4:30 PM Associated Press

CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Roberto and Mary Alice Mata, married for nearly 50 years, share smiles and hold onto each other’s hands inside their…

Expert offers tips on how El Pasoans can say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings to reduce virus spread

December 24, 2020 3:31 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The holidays are here and normally marks a time to celebrate by gathering with family and friends. However, this year is different…

US coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 567,000 by April, even amid vaccine rollout

December 24, 2020 2:19 PM CNN

More than 1 million people have received their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, but an influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will…

Young adults who vape cannabis are more likely to experience cough, bronchitis and wheezing, study finds

December 24, 2020 1:22 PM CNN

The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven’t been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a…

Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season

December 24, 2020 1:02 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don’t expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. “I’m afraid if you sort of…

‘Vaccine has been a real boost’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

December 24, 2020 6:10 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA): ABC-7 is revamping its weekly check-in segment with a doctor on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Every week, anchor…